Proverbs 3.5,6 is one of the most memorized passages of Scripture:
[5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
[6] In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
The "trust" we probably comprehend, and "do not lean" might cause us to do a bit more thinking (which involves two four-letter words; "time" and "work" which is probably why so few engage in the process)...
But what does it mean to "acknowledge Him" in all our ways?
Thoughts?
Prodded by Proverbs
What's This About?
I try to read a chapter of Proverbs each day. This is a simple way to keep me on track; to discipline myself to read/think/pray/post...hopefully daily...a portion of scripture and make a comment or observation...and invite yours! Add your insights, comments, or disagreements concerning the proverb of the day in the "comments."
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
A Word about This
Anyone out there? Not sure if anyone comes by this particular blog, but I have neglected it the last several days as I have started a facebook group "Proverbs Day by Day" since the majority of the folks I work with (adults and teens) have facebook, and thus can incorporate it into their facebook time without having to click to the blog...)
Anyway, if a few that for whatever reason don't have facebook or would rather read the posts here let me know, by commenting below, I'll continue to post my (as I am able) daily observations here also...
Here is today's:
Proverbs 2.2 declares I should "make my ear attentive" and "incline my heart to understanding."
Anyway, if a few that for whatever reason don't have facebook or would rather read the posts here let me know, by commenting below, I'll continue to post my (as I am able) daily observations here also...
Here is today's:
Proverbs 2.2 declares I should "make my ear attentive" and "incline my heart to understanding."
Hmm.apparently the Lord is not aware of my "to do" list, nor how much I like to listen to music...oops, yeah, He is aware.
What I hear God saying to me is just "Shut Up, Be Still...and do what is necessary so you can be "attentive" and "understanding."
That means I need to get rid of distractions...I need to focus...I need to hunger for instructions from my Commanding Officer..I may need to change my locale so I can accomplish, strategically, the intake of His Word that I so desparately need.
What do YOU need to do to "incline" and "be attentive"?
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wish Inmates would "Get This"
It applies to me, to you, to all....but this is particularly true for those who are "doing life on the installment plan,"
Proverbs 26.11
Like a dog that
returns to his vomit
is a fool
who
repeats his folly."
Friday, June 25, 2010
Shattered and Defenseless
"I just couldn't help myself."
Well....
Well....
Proverbs 25.28
A man
without self-control
is like
a city broken into
and
left without walls."
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Need Incentive to Talk About Jesus and the Gospel?
Proverbs 24.11
"Rescue those who
are being taken away to death;
hold back those who are
stumbling
to the slaughter."
And you probably better read verse 12, also.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Life verse for Children!
Proverbs 23.25
Let your father and mother be glad;
ler her who bore you
rejoice."
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Does My Love and My Lips Match?
Reread the title, then read this:
Proverbs 22.11
"He who loves purity of heart,
and
whose speech is gracious,
will hve
the king
as his friend."
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